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The Paper Man Returns

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Folklore journalist Lu Xiaosheng visits the Liansheng Paper Effigy Shop to investigate a strange tale. Twenty years ago, Qiao Yuanyuan died unjustly, and a paper figure made for her burial was said to bring her spirit back to kill her father. Only the craftsman’s apprentice knows the truth.

DirectorCheng Siyi
WriterHe Sanqi

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The Paper Man Returns isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in South Korea. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Cheng Siyi

HDHan Dong
Han Dong
Lu Xiaosheng
CZChen Zihan
Chen Zihan
Nan Shang
DKDanny Chan Kwok-kwan
Danny Chan Kwok-kwan
Zhao Quan
ZLZhong Lei
Zhong Lei
Han Ji
ZHZhang Haoran
Zhang Haoran
Chen Goshen
WLWei Lu
Wei Lu
He Xiaoliang
ZGZhao Gang
Zhao Gang
Liu San
LRLi Ruixue
Li Ruixue
Xiao Zhong
MFMao Fan
Mao Fan
Qiao An

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